Company Description
Let your passion fly! We’re proud to be one of the world’s leading airlines. Our reputation is built on a long track record of success, an ongoing commitment to our home Hong Kong, and on the delivery of customer service that’s straight from the heart. All of this is possible due to our talented people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to being the best. Our global family can open up a world of opportunities for you. This means that your first role at Cathay Pacific won’t be your last. It could take you anywhere. Join us and discover just how far you can go!
Role Introduction
The Taxation Services Officer will support tax operations across multiple relevant jurisdictions. This role ensures full compliance with applicable tax laws, optimizes tax efficiency, and provides strategic advisory to support both the regional and network business.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance
- Oversee the accurate preparation, review, and timely filing of all tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, travel taxes, etc.) in accordance with local legislations.
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international tax regulations across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
- Manage tax payments, reconciliations, and documentation.
- Fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including maintenance of necessary accounting records as per local requirements
Tax Risk Management and Audit
- Support Taxation Services Manager and Area Heads in tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities as per local requirements
Regulatory Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor changes in tax laws, assess impact on the business, and advise leadership.
- Ensure accurate tax reporting under IFRS/local GAAP and support the tax and other audit process.
Business Support and Process Improvement
- Advise on the tax implications of new business initiatives, transactions, and restructurings.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and implement efficient tax structures for operational and transactional activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects requiring tax input.
- Assist the Finance Teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and working efficiency
- Provide Finance-related support to other local departments as required
- Provide support to Regional Finance Office with country-related and local language matters as required
E&A
- Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required
Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting (e.g. Chartered Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant, etc.) or related discipline
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Experience
- A minimum of two years’ experience in Taxation is essential
- In depth tax knowledge and direct working experience for SEA&O preferred
- Good understanding of local/ regional taxation laws and compliance requirements
- Experience in the airline industry is an advantage
- Experience in SAP is an advantage
- Sound understanding of the local country’s business practices
- A good team player with strong interpersonal skills and can interact with all levels within the organisation and region
- Demonstrable experience in improving current work practices and implementing new ideas
- Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong understanding of Cathay Pacific policies and procedures
- Superior written, oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and diplomacy
- Adapts and embraces constant change
"Please note that we will only be able to contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration."
Personal & Application Information
Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods.
